Brazilian citrus farming shows recovery in volume in the 2025/26 orange crop, but still faces significant challenges that impact the final production performance. Even with growth compared to the previous cycle, the result fell short of initial projections, reflecting climatic adversities and the advancement of diseases in the orchards. In this scenario, soil management gains a central role as a strategic factor to sustain productivity and ensure greater resilience of the crops. Throughout the production cycle, the scarcity of rainfall directly affected the development of the fruits. The water deficit compromised the filling of the fruits, reducing the average weight and increasing the quantity needed to make up a standard box. This impact highlights the vulnerability of the production to climatic conditions, especially in regions with low soil moisture retention. In addition to climatic conditions, the advancement of greening continues to be one of the main challenges of ...